Austin ISD Head Start

Austin ISD Head Start offers Pre-K at select Austin ISD campuses for eligible children who turn three on or before Sept. 1 of the current school year.

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Full Day Pre-K 3 (ARPA/City of Austin)

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), provides funds through the City of Austin for full day Pre-K3 programming at Austin ISD. The program accepts both eligible and tuition-based students and will be available to Austin ISD families through the 25-26 school year.

The following campuses have an Austin ISD Full Day Pre-K 3 (ARPA) program:

• Allison
• Houston
• Overton
• Padron

United Way for Greater Austin

Austin ISD is proud to partner with United Way for Greater Austin on a two-year innovation implementation grant from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to develop and organize high-quality Child Development Centers (CDCs) for current Pre-K-3 and Pre-K-4 programs.

This partnership will support and expand AISD’s current mission to offer high-quality early childhood instruction, creating options at local Child Development Centers for three- and four-year-olds. It creates full-day options for working families, which is a priority of AISD and the greater Austin community. In these creative learning environments, parents can be confident that their child is receiving high-quality education from committed professionals.

High-quality learning environments, like the AISD Pre-K Partnership, help start children on a path to success in kindergarten and beyond! Not every child walks into the door ready for kindergarten; however programs like Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 provide children with the foundation for a healthy and productive future!

AISD and United Way will provide support to Child Development Centers including recruitment and co-enrollment of eligible children and increased professional learning opportunities for teachers that will lead to more children attending high-quality programs.

AISD and United Way believe in the importance of creating a community where everyone can succeed! Quality education during early childhood is an investment for our children's future.

For a contact list, see the table below.

Benefits of Pre-K Partnerships for:

Children

• High-quality Pre-K at a crucial time of importance for brain development
• Quality education in stimulating learning environments
• On the path to succeed in kindergarten and beyond

Parents

• High-quality, early care and education in a single location, providing coverage for all-day life schedules
• Convenience of a nearby Pre-K
• Confidence that their children are receiving superior care from quality teachers in a student-centered learning environment

Child Development Centers

• Professional development and coaching for instructional staff
• Wrap-around support and resources
• Leverage state Pre-K funds from TEA

Our Community

• Communities’ receive a $7 ROI from a $1 investment in early childhood education
• Investment in future workforce and community leaders
• Contributes to our desire to have everyone succeed in achieving their aspirations in education and life

Austin ISD Child Inc. Head Start

This Austin ISD Child Inc. Head Start partnership offers full day Pre-K3 programming at 11 Austin ISD locations. This collaboration offers a full experience to children and families from both Pre-K programs. Child Inc. website >